Lane Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Hey guys, quick question for you all.My buddy and I are in the market for some old Beaver Dam tip ups because from everything we have read and been told, the original Beaver Dams last forever.But the history of the product is a bit confusing. I have read more than one thread and article that talks about the decline of the product after it was being produced by Uncle Josh bait company.So, what is the story behind Beaver Dam? Is there a window of years that were great, while recently they have started to decline?Are they really the cadillac of tip ups anymore?I realize this is an odd question, but there is a bit of nostalgia about ice fishing with some traditional/ old shchool tip ups. Reminds me of Grandpa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawg Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 There are a lot of people that live and die by Beaver Dam on here. They are an enclosed lubricated tube that water can get into as easily as any tube style tip up. You can buy 4 HT's or Polar's for the same price. They all need to be taken care of to work in extreme cold. Even the cheapest ones work when it's nice out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlligatorDundee Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I have a couple of them. The Arctic Fisherman tip-ups appreciate in value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawg Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I take it back, it looks like there are some that will last forever! AG, do you collect them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlligatorDundee Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Yes, I put some to the side. You would be amazedat what some of these go for. Even used ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lane Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 I think I am still a bit confused.What is the difference between Arctic Fisherman and Beaver Dam.....and where does Uncle Josh Bait Company come in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlligatorDundee Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 ARCTIC FISHERMAN is the name of the originalsthey made them by hand in Beaverdam Wisconsin.Uncle Josh bait company acquired Arctic Fisherman LLC in 2011. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lane Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 Is there any difference between the Beaver Dam tip ups with a nut on the bottom or soldering? Is one better than the other?Found guy who is willing to sell a hand full. Just want to make sure I am buying the ones that will be around long enough to pass along to the next generation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian6715 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Me personally I can't stand when tip ups don't cover the hole. Even if the tip up doesn't freeze, how do you catch fish out of a frozen hole? The round tip ups work much better, IMO. The "Big Game" tip ups have been awesome for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlligatorDundee Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 The ones with the soldered spools are pre UncleJosh.The nutted spool is easier to remove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjk Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 My 1 and only remaining Beaver Dam was bought in 1991, and it is doing just fine. Just replaced the flag, for the first time.My dad and I had a few, back growing up in the early 80s. Up until about 10 years ago, I still had one of the older Green colored units.They are obviously nice, but I would never spend the money on a new one. If you are going to spend that kind of money, you should check out some of stuff they use on the East Coast; namely Indian Hill Traps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorBait Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 I have yet to buy a uncle josh beaver dam. I have over 30 arctic fisherman dams between myself and my father. People tend to sell them cheap at rummage sales. Knowing I can easily tune these up to be in practically brand new condition, I have some that are over 30yrs old and work flawlessly. I admit, I have and do you use a few frabil thermals for walleyes if we are in frigid temps like this week, but otherwise it's Dams. I cannot fathom buying the new rounds for that kind of money. That's upsurd. I don't know if it's Uncle Josh or what but ever since 2011, their prices are redonkulus. You can't get a regular rail for under $40. I'll stick to my rummage sales. Believe I have enough for kids and probably their grandkids to use once I'm way gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlligatorDundee Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 The Beaverdam Rounds are like Finding a Sunken Treasure. THANKS UNCLE JOSH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lane Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share Posted January 3, 2014 That. Is. Awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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